According to the IDF Diabetes Atlas 8th Edition, an estimated 15.5 million adults aged 20-79 years were living with diabetes in the IDF Africa Region in 2017, representing a regional prevalence of 3.3%.The highest prevalence of diabetes in the Region is found in adults aged 55 to 64. The region has the highest proportion of undiagnosed diabetes, with over two-thirds (69.2%) of adults currently living with diabetes unaware of their condition. More than half (55.3%) of adults living with diabetes in the Africa Region live in urban areas.

The elected IDF Representatives for the Africa Region for 2018-19 are:

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IDF Young Leaders in Africa

Lamin Dibba

Chipimo Chisanga

Yemurai Machirori

The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) is an umbrella organization of over 230 national diabetes associations in 170 countries and territories. It represents the interests of the growing number of people with diabetes and those at risk. The Federation has been leading the global diabetes community since 1950.